COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course will help you to understand how to conduct an internal audit of an FSMS based on FSSC V7 and ISO 22000 so that you can report on the effectiveness of the management system implementation following ISO 19011, ISO 22002-1 and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the FSMS.OBJECTIVESOn completion of this course, delegates will have an awareness of:Understand the purpose of the FSSC 22000 V7 Certification Scheme for FSMS by reviewing its history, background and relationship with other management system standardsApply the requirements of FSSC 22000 certification (ISO 22000 FSMS requirements, sector-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) and FSSC 22000 Additional requirements) in your organisationUnderstand the importance of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)Protect your business and consumers from food threats or risks by applying the requirements for food fraud mitigation and food defenceExplain the updates to the scheme from version 6 to version 7Detail the process of completing an internal audit of a food safety management system against FSSC 22000 V7 (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 Additional requirements and prerequisite programs (PRPs))Demonstrate knowledge of audits and auditing principles to maintain and improve food safety standards in an organisation.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that learners have the following prior knowledge:Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector context.Prerequisite programsGood practice guides and or trading practices relevant to the segment of the food chain in which the organisation operates.The principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius.Hazard analysis experience (hazard and risk assessment).Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions as outlined in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 V6.COURSE CONTENTThis course consists of two eLearning modules:Module 1 - IntroductionIntroduction to FSSC V7, background, GFSI and FSSC 22000 V7 certification scheme and requirementsThe framework, clauses, process approach, application of PDCA and risk-based thinkingGetting the FSSC V7 certification, the food chain, prerequisite program, food fraud and food defence (HACCP, TACCP & VACCP)Module 2 - Internal AuditorAuditing types and the principle of auditingRoles, responsibilities and competenciesPlanning, scheduling and preparing audit documents and activitiesConducting the audit (verifying audit evidence against audit schedule and planned activities)Audit review (CAR's and opportunities for improvement)Follow up and closeout activities following the management review.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to better understand the requirements of FSSC V7 for the effective implementation and management within an organisation.OBJECTIVESOn completion of this course, delegates will have an awareness of:Understand the purpose of the FSSC 22000 V7 Certification Scheme for FSMS by reviewing its history, background and relationship with other management system standardsKnow how to apply the requirements of FSSC 22000 certification (ISO 22000 FSMS requirements, sector-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) and FSSC 22000 Additional requirements) in your organisationUnderstand the importance of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)Protect your business and consumers from food threats or risks by applying the requirements for food fraud mitigation and food defenceUnderstand the updates to the scheme from version 6 to version 7Plan how to implement FSSC V7 into any organisationPRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that learners have prior knowledge of:Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector contextPrerequisite programsGood practice guides or trading practices relevant to the segment of the food chain in which the organisation operatesThe principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius